Heartbeat Philanthropic A Cappella is made up of University of Michigan undergraduate students in all years across many different majors!
Executive Board
Sopranos
Sydney Gong
Sydney is in the class of 2025, with plans to major in Psychology and minor in music. In her free time, Sydney loves to ski, swim, explore new restaurants and coffee shops, and hang out with her friends! Before attending Michigan, she sang in choir for 11 years at home in the Bay Area, California. Sydney joined Heartbeat because she has a huge passion for music, and loved the friendly, supportive, family-like energy Heartbeat had to offer! And she is so excited to be returning to Heartbeat this semester!
Edith Pendell
Edith is in the class of 2027, studying political science. Outside of Heartbeat, she loves going to museums, visiting used bookstores, running, and theater. Edith can't wait to perform with the group at the University Hospital, as well as the various philanthropic performances ahead in the semester!
Maia Cooper
Maia Cooper is in the class of 2027, studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is originally from Traverse City, MI and loves pineapple on pizza. She is excited to perform in the hospital this semester!.
Malinda Brunk
Malinda is in the class of 2026, majoring in public policy. When she is not at rehearsal she loves going out, traveling, online shopping, and playing volleyball. She can't wait to sing with everyone at the University Hospital this semester!
Altos
Adair Nolan
Adair is in the class of 2025, majoring in Chemical Engineering at Michigan. She is also a fourth-generation wolverine! She joined Heartbeat to make new friends and sing together for a good cause. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, playing soccer, and supporting as many Michigan athletics teams as possible!
Alydia Jura
Alydia is in the class of 2025, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. In her free time, she loves playing guitar, ukulele, piano, and drums. She also enjoys knitting, crocheting, painting, and taking care of her many plant babies. She is extremely excited for her upcoming performances with Heartbeat!
Naisha Phadke
Naisha is in the class of 2026, majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Asia Quigley
Asia is in the class of 2028, majoring in Psychology. Outside of rehearsal, Asia can be found daydreaming in the Arb, collecting bracelets, going out, and petting stray cats. She is so excited to make a positive difference and awesome memories with Heartbeat this year!
Tenors
Alex Wang
Alex is in the class of 2025, studying Political Science. He is originally from Taipei, Taiwan, and he likes listening to Chinese playlists. He tells people he doesn't like seafood, even though that is not true, just so that he can get out of trying new things when eating with friends and family.
Mukundh Murthy
Mukundh Murthy is in the class of 2025.
Liam Bressler
Liam is in the class of 2027 studying chemical engineering. He loves board games, music, and video games. Additionally, he loves showing off his ever-changing rotation of graphic tees at rehearsals. He is ecstatic to show off his talents while volunteering with Heartbeat at the hospital this year!
Luuk Mantje
Luuk Mantje is in the class of 2025 studying Cybersecurity. He is originally from Heemskerk, The Netherlands. When not in rehearsal, Luuk often spends his free time listening to Greta van Fleet and taking advantage of his Sip Club Membership at Panera Bread.
Basses
Jake Downey
Jake is in the class of 2025 at the University of Michigan majoring in Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity and minoring in Applied Statistics and Paleontology. You can find him at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History working as a docent and performing research within the School of Paleontology. He loves Heartbeat a cappella's commitment to supporting charity through the arts!
Mateo González
Mateo is in the class of 2026 at Michigan and intends to major in Sociology, with a sub-major in Law, Justice, and Social Change. In the future, he hopes to attend law school and work in civil litigation. Mateo enjoys biking, going to the gym, playing guitar, reading political theory, and watching the Premier League. He joined Heartbeat because he wanted to continue learning music in college and loves the group's mission of uplifting the community through philanthropic performance.
Avery Jura
Avery is in the class of 2027 and is still weighing his options before choosing a major. Outside of Heartbeat, he loves creating street art, participating in extreme sports, and making friends. He is excited to spread love and express his creativity in on- and off-campus performances in the coming year!
David Ntsiful
David is in the class of 2026, studying biomolecular science. When he isn't at rehearsal, David loves to sing and play soccer. He cannot wait to volunteer and sing with friends at the hospital, as well as raise money for great causes this year!
Kai Li
Kai is in the class of 2028 majoring in Biology, Health, & Society.
Austin Jordan
Austin is in the class of 2024, studying Computer Science through the School of Engineering. He's also a member of the University's wrestling team. Austin enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and eating food.
Are you interesting in joining Heartbeat A Cappella?
We will be looking for new members at our Fall 24' auditions